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Charkhakan, M H and Heravi, G (2023) Quantifying the predictability and preventability of conflicts between construction project parties. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1932-50.

Chew, M Y L (2002) Resistance of polyurethane sealants to hot water. Building Research & Information, 30(05), 367–71.

Choy, L H T, Ho, W K O and Mak, S W K (2012) Housing attributes and Hong Kong real estate prices: a quantile regression analysis. Construction Management and Economics, 30(05), 359-66.

Jacobsson, M and Linderoth, H C J (2012) User perceptions of ICT impacts in Swedish construction companies: 'it's fine, just as it is'. Construction Management and Economics, 30(05), 339-57.

Kerali, A G and Thomas, T H (2002) Effect of mix retention and curing on low-cement walling blocks. Building Research & Information, 30(05), 362–6.

Khanh, H D, Kim, S Y and Linh, L Q (2023) Construction productivity prediction through Bayesian networks for building projects: case from Vietnam. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2075-100.

Kohler, N and Lutzkendorf, T (2002) Integrated life-cycle analysis. Building Research & Information, 30(05), 338–48.

Liang, R, Li, R, Yan, X, Xue, Z and Wei, X (2023) Evaluating and selecting the supplier in prefabricated megaprojects using extended fuzzy TOPSIS under hesitant environment: a case study from China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1902-31.

Lingard, H C, Cooke, T and Blismas, N (2012) Designing for construction workers' occupational health and safety: a case study of socio-material complexity. Construction Management and Economics, 30(05), 367-82.

Liu, L, Wang, X and Sheng, Z (2012) Achieving ambidexterity in large, complex engineering projects: a case study of the Sutong Bridge project. Construction Management and Economics, 30(05), 399-409.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: ambidexterity; exploitation; exploration; innovation; uncertainty
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2012.679948
  • Abstract:
    Complex engineering projects typically face unique challenges that demand both exploring innovative solutions and exploiting existing capabilities. However, it is difficult to manage both exploitation and exploration in the same organizational unit owing to the different organizational support required for each. The solutions to managing the tension involve separating the two approaches into separate organizational units - structural separation, or separating by time - temporal separation, or by creating an organizational context that empowers employees to pursue both. Structural separation may not work because of the predominant need for integration at project level due to the fragmented nature of the construction industry and the co-location of project team. Instead, temporal separation could be an effective mechanism of separation. Creating the appropriate project context could facilitate project ambidexterity. Extant studies on ambidexterity focus on the organizational level which may not apply at project level. This study examines the effects of the above three antecedents to project ambidexterity. The key findings are that ambidexterity can be achieved during the limited lifespan of a complex engineering project through: (1) partitioning the two approaches in different project phases and then integrating the two; (2) implementing policies and financial support aiming at facilitating contextual ambidexterity both at and above project level.

Maharjan, S, Shrestha, P P and Srirangam, D (2023) Impact of mobilization costs on schedule performance of highway projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2008-25.

Mansoori, S, Harkonen, J and Haapasalo, H (2023) Productization and product structure enabling BIM implementation in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2155-84.

Moshtaghian, F and Noorzai, E (2023) Integration of risk management within the building information modeling (BIM) framework. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1951-77.

Osuizugbo, I C, Kukoyi, P O, Abisuga, A O and Ibrahim, K (2023) Choosing to be a craftsperson: factors influencing career decision-making among apprentices. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2026-47.

Pham, H T, Pham, T, Truong Quang, H and Dang, C N (2023) Impact of transformational leadership on green learning and green innovation in construction supply chains. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1883-901.

Qabaja, M and Tenekeci, G (2023) Nexus between construction sector and economic indicators for Turkey and European Union evidenced by panel data analysis. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1978-2007.

Sena, T C and Fabricio, M M (2023) Framework proposal for BIM implementation in Brazilian construction and development companies. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2101-23.

Sompolgrunk, A, Banihashemi, S, Hosseini, M R, Golzad, H and Hajirasouli, A (2023) An integrated model of BIM return on investment for Australian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2048-74.

Stasinopoulos, T N (2023) Comparing insolation on building façades in five different climates. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1835-63.

Straub, A (2002) Strategic technical management of housing stock: lessons from Dutch housing associations. Building Research & Information, 30(05), 372–81.

Tam, C M, Tam, V W Y and Zeng, S X (2002) Environmental Performance Evaluation (EPE) for construction. Building Research & Information, 30(05), 349–61.

Wuni, I Y, Shen, G Q and Saka, A B (2023) Computing the severities of critical onsite assembly risk factors for modular integrated construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1864-82.

Zhang, Q, Oo, B L and Lim, B T H (2023) Key practices and impact factors of corporate social responsibility implementation: Evidence from construction firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2124-54.

Zimina, D, Ballard, G and Pasquire, C (2012) Target value design: using collaboration and a lean approach to reduce construction cost. Construction Management and Economics, 30(05), 383-98.